Machining Operator – Setup, Quality & Safety

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Picoma, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Machine Operator in Cambridge, OH. You will operate and maintain secondary process equipment, set up and inspect recut/swage processes, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with specifications in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, good communication, and safety. You will work in a team, support maintenance tasks, and contribute to safe production practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and record weights and measurements accurately.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Performs setups, operational checks, and visual inspections of recut and swage processes.
• Monitors product quality and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Makes minor maintenance adjustments to machines when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinates with internal and external departments as necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly while adhering to company safety policies.
• Reports unsafe conditions and assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Trains other employees as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

Measuring tools

Job description

Picoma, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Machine Operator in Cambridge, OH. You will operate and maintain secondary process equipment, set up and inspect recut/swage processes, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with specifications in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, good communication, and safety. You will work in a team, support maintenance tasks, and contribute to safe production practices.